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What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?
Democrats have won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, limiting Republicans’ ability to pass laws without their support and changing the political balance for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. The new majority can investigate the administration, demand documents and testimony, and use Senate confirmation votes to block or delay many presidential appointments.
Potential inquiries include Trump family business dealings, the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, and Pentagon spending linked to companies associated with the Trump family. Democrats could also face pressure to impeach Trump again, though party leader Hakeem Jeffries has not ruled it out. In 2019, the House impeached Trump over his dealings with Ukraine; the Senate acquitted him.
In short
- Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate.
- Their major powers include investigations and confirmation votes.
- Impeachment is possible, but not decided.
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The case for
A Democratic-led Congress can use its oversight powers to scrutinise executive decisions, seek records and testimony, and examine possible conflicts of interest or failures in the handling of public responsibilities. Supporters would argue that investigations and confirmation votes are legitimate checks on presidential power, and that impeachment should remain an option if evidence warrants it.
The case against
Critics could argue that an opposition-controlled Congress risks directing its time towards politically charged investigations rather than legislation, and that repeated inquiries may deepen public distrust without producing clear accountability. They may also contend that blocking appointments or pursuing impeachment without broad, well-supported grounds could impede the administration and weaken confidence in those constitutional tools.
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